Now the first supply boat to reach the secluded spot in 45 days, the Highlander, has docked on the island from Pwllheli Harbour to deliver vital food and veterinarysupplies for the handful of residents and 350 hill sheep.
More than three weeks after the hurricane struck, with thousands of animals still clogging emergency shelters in Louisiana, FEMA hasn't provided basic veterinary equipment and supplies to its teams there.
Jaroslaw Naze, deputy head of Poland's General Veterinary Inspectorate, said Ireland needed to hand over more documentary evidence, including of labels on the suspected meat supplies, so that Polish officials can complete their own investigation.